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About Las Vegas, Nevada

What to Do and See in Las Vegas at ACG 2012
World-class entertainment, fine dining, shopping and casino action

ACG returns to Las Vegas for the ACG 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, October 19th through the 24th, at The Venetian. The Venetian is an all-suites hotel. ACG 2012 guests will receive meeting rates at both The Venetian and The Palazzo, which is connected to The Venetian. Look for information on hotels in March 2012.

While in Vegas, plan some down time. At the end of the day when the educational sessions are over, relax, unwind, explore and enjoy all the great things there are to do and see in Vegas.

Entertainment for everyone
If you are looking for entertainment, Vegas has dozens of shows. There are five Cirque du Soleil shows currently running: Ka at the MGM Grand, Love at the Mirage, Mystere at Treasure Island, O at the Bellagio, and Zumanity at New York New York. Other popular entertainment options include The Blue Man Group, and Jersey Boys, both at the Venetian; Jubilee at Bally’s; and Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas; plus numerous magic shows. If comedy is more your style, you’ll find some of the top comedians in the country playing at one of the many comedy clubs in Las Vegas. And don’t forget to take in some casino action, whether you are a high roller or just want to watch.

A shopper’s paradise
If you want to throw down some dollars away from the casino tables, put on your walking shoes and visit one of the numerous shopping venues in Vegas. Choose from the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian with more than 80 shops or The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace with more than 150 shops, plus there is the Fashion Show Mall with more than 250 shops. For the bargain shopper, there are outlet centers in and around Las Vegas.

You won’t leave Vegas hungry
Consider yourself a gourmand? Then Vegas is for you. Because of its international appeal with millions of visitors each year from around the world, Vegas attracts some of the top chefs in the business. Many of the hotels offer fine dining establishments featuring the best of Italian, French, American, and Asian cuisine, to name a few. For those looking for a quick bite before heading off to the next adventure, sample one of the buffet meals for which Vegas is famous.

Venture into the great outdoors
If you are more inclined towards hiking, climbing, and horseback riding, you can find all of this plus scenic tours at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which is located just 20 miles outside the city. Trek a little further outside the city and you can climb to the peak of Mount Charleston at nearly 12,000 feet or whitewater raft down the Colorado River. You’ll also find tour companies located in Las Vegas that offer one-day trips, either by minicoach or helicopter, to the Grand Canyon.

Be pampered
Has the entertainment, shopping, dining, and trekking outdoors made you tired? Then enjoy a spa experience. Be pampered at one of the high-end spas located in Las Vegas. There is the famous Canyon Ranch SpaClub located in The Venetian, the MGM Grand Spa at the MGM Grand, Wet, the Spa at Treasure Island, plus spas at The Mirage, the Wynn Las Vegas and more. Some spas are for the exclusive use of hotel guests, so check with each before making reservations.

There is so much to do and see in the Las Vegas area. We hope you enjoy your stay while attending ACG 2012.